> The 1985 Champagne vintage: acclaimed vintage. Elegance after a harsh winter.

*Source : https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1985/*

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# 1985 vintage

**Elegance after a harsh winter.**

After a severe winter frost, the year produced elegant, balanced wines.

A 1985 vintage champagne comes exclusively from that year's harvest and has aged at least three years on lees. To understand what that changes, see our [glossary](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/glossaire/) and our guides to [choosing and gifting](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/choisir-offrir/).

Neighbouring vintages

## To compare

[

Classic vintage

### 1988

Structure and precision.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1988/)[

Abundant vintage

### 1982

Generosity and fruit.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1982/)[

Great vintage

### 1990

Richness and maturity.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1990/)